What is This Unfamiliar Fee on My Bank Statement?
If you’re like most consumers, you might have a rough knowledge of your current checking account balance.
Gone are the days when people would sit down for hours on end to meticulously record bills and balance the checkbook; a casual scan of the bank statement for anything unusual is about as thorough as most people get now.
Therefore, it’s understandable how most individuals would overlook a ‘return item chargeback’ line on the monthly statement.
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Monica Eaton-Cardone Featured on TheStreet
/in Recent News /by jwrighteeConsumer Services® Co-Founder Monica Eaton-Cardone Discusses Millennials, Banking and the Future of Finance
In 2015, Millennials surpassed Gen Xers for the first time in terms of their share of the US workforce. More than one in three American workers are now under the age of 35, placing Millennials as the largest generational share of American labor. Of course, as more and more Baby Boomers reach retirement age, the trend in these figures will only continue be more heavily weighted toward Millennials and, soon, Post-Millennials.
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What is a Return Item Chargeback?
/in Consumer Information /by jwrighteWhat is This Unfamiliar Fee on My Bank Statement?
If you’re like most consumers, you might have a rough knowledge of your current checking account balance.
Gone are the days when people would sit down for hours on end to meticulously record bills and balance the checkbook; a casual scan of the bank statement for anything unusual is about as thorough as most people get now.
Therefore, it’s understandable how most individuals would overlook a ‘return item chargeback’ line on the monthly statement.
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Are Free Trial Offers Really Free?
/in Consumer Information /by jwrighteIf a Sale or Online Special Seems Too Good to Be True, It Usually Is
We’ve all heard the cliché warning, “there’s no such thing as a free lunch,” but it has never rung as true as it does online. Products and services advertised with free trial offers are almost never what they seem.
While the promise of a great deal might be tempting, there are precautions to take before jumping on board.
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EMV Fraud Could Affect Black Friday and Cyber Monday
/in Consumer Information /by jwrighteThe Transition to EMV Cards Has Create a New Fraud Threat for Holiday Shopping
The retail industry is ramping up for its much anticipated Black Friday event, the unofficial start of the holiday season. Are you ready?
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SurfWatch Labs Podcast Featuring Monica Eaton-Cardone
/in Recent News /by jwrighteBig Data Breaches, Legal Shakeups and EMV Rollout with eConsumer Services®
The co-founder of eConsumer Services®, Monica Eaton-Cardone was interviewed by SurfWatch Labs on their Cybercrime and Business Podcast.
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Safety Tips for Mail-Order and Online Pharmacies
/in Consumer Information /by jwrighte5 Things to Remember When Buying Medication Online
We have safely arrived in the age of convenience. Whether we are looking for our weekly groceries, the perfect gift for a friend, or the ability to customize pretty much anything, we know where to find it: the internet.
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9 Things You Never Knew Could Destroy Your Credit Score
/in Consumer Information /by jwrighteDeadly Consumer Actions are Destroying Your Credit Score
The simplest actions can make or break your credit score. In fact, there are several things you’re probably doing which will cause your rating to slowly dwindle until your reputation is absolutely destroyed.
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How to Avoid Counterfeit Merchandise
/in Consumer Information /by jwrighteTips to Help Consumers Avoid Counterfeits
Everyone loves a good deal, and there is nothing wrong with shopping around to find low prices for high-end goods. But when a deal comes along that seems too good to be true, it probably is.
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Co-Founder of eConsumer Services® Interviewed on Focus Atlanta
/in Recent News /by jwrighteThe Dangers of an Uneducated Consumer as EMV Technology is Adopted
eConsumer Services® co-founder, Monica Eaton-Cardone, was interviewed by Keisha Lancelin for her Focus Atlanta TV show. Eaton-Cardone is a thought leader within the payments industry. In this interview, Eaton-Cardone discusses how credit card fraud is about to change for the US, and the steps consumers can take to protect themselves.
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When to File a Chargeback
/in Consumer Information /by jwrighteThe Difference Between a Refund and a Chargeback
Many consumers have learned there is a quick and easy way to get a refund for a credit card purchase. Rather than contact the merchant directly, many consumers choose to dispute the transaction with the bank.
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